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RSV Vaccine Access Expanded Nationwide for Pregnant Women, Infants
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said the virus results in around 12,000 infant hospitalisations each winter.
US Election Lesson for Australia: Cost of Living Concerns Central to Victory, Says Minister
Australia’s health minister says the US election outcome shows voters want governments to focus on the cost of living crisis.
Pandemic Preparedness Worse Now Than Pre-COVID, Health Minister Warns
The loss of experienced health staff and public servants following COVID-19 means Australia is less able to face a pandemic now than it was then.
New CDC to Bring Australia in Line with OECD Nations, Fix Pandemic Readiness
As the only OECD country without an equivalent disease control organisation, this positions Australia in line with other member nations.
South Australia Pushes for $1.5 Million Penalty for Illegal Vape Sales
Residents are also being encouraged to report any illegal activity.
Australia ‘Fully Committed’ to WHO Pandemic Agreement: Health Minister
Mark Butler told the World Health Assembly in Geneva ‘we can’t afford to fail,’ after negotiations fell through prior to the assembly.
Private Health Insurance Premiums Rise 3 Percent
The health minister said he worked with the sector to minimise the impact of the price hikes.
Health Minister Encourages Australians to Stay up to Date With COVID Boosters
The booster is available for ‘free in Australia every 12 months for adults, or every six months for those who are immunocompromised.’
Australian Politicians Concerned Children Are Getting Their Hands on Illegal Vapes
Coalition MP Warren Entsch said, ‘we’ve got to get this stuff out of the hands of the kids.’
Living Cost Crunch Forces More Australians to Skip Doctor Appointments
The percentage of Australians delayed or skipped GP appointments due to prices doubled in 2022-2023.
Australia Will Closely Monitor the UK’s Crackdown on Cigarettes: Health Minister
Critics warn cigarette bans are an “unproven strategy.”
